Quick Facts About St. Alphonsus School

Founded

1907

Enrollment

185

Average Class Size

17

Zip Codes Represented

20

Catholic Students

49%

Faith & Student Life

  • Monthly Mass, daily meditation, virtue education
  • Outstanding drama program, gymnasium, CYO sports
  • Competitive student house system with 4 houses
  • Extended Care for preschool-6th grade

Academic Excellence

  • MAP scores exceed public/Archdiocesan averages
  • 2024 Academic Decathlon champions
  • Walk-to-Math program for gifted students
  • Middle school enrichment in performing/visual arts, programming, beekeeping, Model UN

Unique Initiatives

  • Single-sex classes for 7th/8th grades
  • Licensed full-day/half-day preschool and pre-K
  • Officially listed on Wait Until 8th Pledge registry
  • On-campus teacher housing program
  • A+ rating on Niche

Knowledge-Centered

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CULTIVATING THINKING CITIZENS: Coherent, rigorous, and content-rich curriculum builds from grade to grade.

Whole-Child

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REACHING EVERY LEARNER: Average class size of 17, preschool and pre-kindergarten program, single-sex classes in 7th/8th grade.

Vibrant Community

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VALUING OUR SIMILARITIES: 49% Catholic, 34% racially diverse, 20 zip codes represented.

Broad Horizons

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INSPIRING THE IMAGINATION: Art, Coding, CYO Sports, Music, Robotics, Theatre, Spanish, and more.


St. Al’s Making Local & National Headlines


  • This is an incredible, loving, and effective school surrounded by the most generous and collaborative community of families. Feel so lucky to have found it! Pre-k (exploratory AND Montessori combo)... read more

    Sylvia Saracino Avatar Sylvia S.

    Our daughter started kindergarten this fall and we are absolutely loving the school’s strong sense of community, small class sizes, and the quality of instruction.

    Maximilian Schmeiser Avatar Maximilian S.

    I have one daughter who graduated from this school and one currently in fifth grade. This is the only elementary school my family has attended since relocating to Seattle six... read more

    Marie Holt Avatar Marie H.
  • So grateful to be a part of the St Als school community. In the past 5 years St Als has given our daughter the opportunity to flourish both academically and... read more

    Terra Hakam Avatar Terra H.

    This is truly a small school with big heart! We have had our child start his preschool here and this year kindergarten! Everyday coming from the school he is super... read more

    Kavita Abraham Avatar Kavita A.

    Great community, teachers, leadership, and programming at St Als. The teaching and support staff go above and beyond to help and care for their students. I'm so thankful that... read more

    S Young Avatar S Y.
  • My daughter loves it here! Miss Kelsey is so kind and patient with her. In the three weeks she has been here her speech and vocabulary have expanded drastically!

    Madison Jaquez Avatar Madison J.

    I attended as a child and now my daughter is attending! We love this school for its great community and strong preparation of its students.

    Alyson Weiss Avatar Alyson W.

    Our kids have had such a wonderful experience at St Al's and the teachers and staff are great!

    Abby L Avatar Abby L.

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School News

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St. Al’s Featured on Good Day Seattle

Catch Principal Padrnos and Preschool Director Kathleen Fleming on Good Day Seattle as they weigh in on the new alphabet song! At St. Alphonsus, it’s not just about knowing letters – it’s about mastering their sounds and patterns to build confident readers, writers, and communicators. Whether you’re team new song or classic tune, one thing’s

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Here are 4 Catholic schools in the U.S. that are keeping the faith

Check out this feature piece from Catholic News Agency highlighting the creative ways we’re fostering our Catholic identity and academic excellence. Read HERE.

Calendar

December 03
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    Lego Club (middle school)
    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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    Smart Start Art (K-3)
    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

December 04
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    School Mass
    8:45 am - 9:45 am

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    Let's Play It Fitness (K-4)
    2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

December 05
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    Choir Club
    3:30 pm - 4:15 pm